Source: Daily_Mail
Grumpy Sir Alex Ferguson wants more from Manchester United's 'sunbathing' fans
Even the sight of Manchester United going 10 points clear in the Premier League failed to improve Sir Alex Ferguson's mood after listening in the Old Trafford directors' box to his horse What A Friend fail in the Grand National at Aintree. [LNB]Ferguson, who appeared to have live commentary of the National piped into an earpiece he was wearing during the second half, was critical of the United players and supporters as they coasted to a 2-0 victory against Fulham at Old Trafford. [LNB]The 69-year-old United boss, stuck in the stands as he continued to serve a five-match ban, rested key players like Rio Ferdinand and JavierHernandez ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final, second legshowdown at home to Chelsea, while Wayne Rooney was also banned for hisoutburst on TV.[LNB] Listening in: Sir Alex Ferguson follows the progress of his horse What a Friend in the Grand National[LNB]United still managed to win with first-half goals from Dimitar Berbatov, his 22nd of the season, and Antonio Valencia, but Ferguson remained grumpy, saying: 'I don't think it was a job well done at all. We were a bit casual and wasted possession in the second half. We could have suffered for it but at this time of the season winning is the name of the game. The fans were quiet, they were sunbathing. Maybe they were saving their voices for Tuesday. They'd better be.' [LNB]Defender John O'Shea added: 'The manager's team talk was to give Berba support. We didn't play as well as we can.' Patrick Collins: Arrogance isn't confined to those on the pitch, Sir AlexBallabriggs adds to McCain legend as trainer Donald follows his father Ginger into Aintree folkloreMan Utd 2 Fulham 0: Berbatov and Valencia make up for Fergie's Grand National disappointmentAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand, Antonio Valencia, John O'Shea
